Optum employees working as Medical Coding in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 44 ratings. This is 19% lower than the average of Medical Coding professionals at Optum worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Medical Coding ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,012 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,026 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Medical Coding at Optum is $70,838 per year or $34 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $125,985 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $53,128 (25th percentile) and $96,147 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Optum Medical Coding professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Medical Coding professionals typically earn between $26 and $46 per hour.
Medical Coding professionals typically earn between $4,427 and $8,012 monthly.